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Grafton Sentinel

Location

Grafton, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1925

Page

5

Pauls Farewell at Miletus Lesson Summary

Lesson outlines Paul in his farewell to the Ephesian elders at Miletus after uproar in Ephesus. It emphasizes humility, tears, faithfulness amid danger, diligent teaching both publicly and privately, and the responsibility of elders to guard the flock from wolves. Concludes with Paul’s unwavering mission, future hardship, and prayerful charge to faithful ministry.

Jesus Paul Ephesus Macedonia Troas Jerusalem Miletus Stifler G&e Jesus Christ Christ

Grafton Builds Boom with $264000 Projects and Labor Demand

Construction surges in Grafton as $264000 in new buildings rise alongside street work and the Main Street project dubbed Grafton's Great White Way. Over 200 workers are on site, with steel, rafters, and cementing ongoing as firms seek labor amid a busy period.

Grafton Great White Way Main Street Cohen Iin Jer Harvey A. Tobias Tobias Theodore Miller B. J. Fahey East Main Street Peck Auto Company Bevel Street West Grafton Helms Standard Oil Company of New Jersey

Insane Hammer Wielder Holds iPhone in Defiant Standoff

A troubled individual armed with a hammer seized an iPhone during a tense standstill, drawing police attention. Authorities report the incident as a mental health crisis with no injuries. Roads were briefly closed, and negotiations continued as officers assessed the situation.

Huntington Youth Sent to Insane Hospital After Attack

Georges J. Estes, 20, was ruled insane by Cabell County hygiene commission after allegedly assaulting Alan Ali, 29, a Chesapeake and Ohio Railway worker, with a hammer. Ali is in a railroad hospital with a fractured skull. Estes had previously been confined to a hospital. a later fire damaged their home, forcing both families to flee. Damage from the blaze is estimated at 1400. Mayd Witerbark of Mt Lake Park was in Gratton attending business.

Huntington Georges J. Estes Cabell County Hygiene Commission Fes Alan Ali Ali Chesapeake and Ohio Teall Estes Strik Hygiene Commission

Police Chief Receives 7000 Reward in Bank Robbery Case

Huntington October 29 A Bertillion inspector of the Huntington police department received seven thousand dollars as his share of a ten thousand dollar reward offered by the First National Bank of Pittsburgh. The funds recognize his information leading to the arrest and conviction of Jerome P. James and H L Miley in the January 6 attempted hold up of bank president Lawrence W Sands. The remaining three thousand went to a Asburgh detective who, on Rose's tip, later identified Miley after James confessed.

Huntington Alfiela Rose Bertillion Huntington Police Department Jerome P. James H. L. Miley Lawrence W. Sands First National Bank of Pittsburgh Asburgh Rose Miley James W. M. Baker

Mortimer linked to check fraud in Bahamas case

New York dispatch reports Elias H. Mortimer chief government witness in the $400,000,000 veterans bureau scandal. He allegedly endorsed and cashed a $50 check on January 5, 1924, signed by Michael Morrison at an Empire Hotel ink. The check bounced with insufficient funds from the Royal Bank of Canada Nashan branch.

New York Bahamas Elias H. Mortimer Charles KR. Forbes Veterans Bureau Mortimer John W. Langley Kentucky Charles B. Disbrow Empire Hotel Michael Morrison Nashan Royal Bank of Canada

Former B&O official Robert Sheets dies at Foxburg home

Robert M. Sheets of Foxburg Pennsylvania former superintendent of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad in Grafton died yesterday afternoon at 1:30 at his home. He had been in ill health for two months. Sheets left Grafton 26 years ago and lived in Foxburg 23 years, after long service including Grafton divisions three four and five and later terminal work in Chicago. He retired about ten years ago and is survived by his wife and four daughters. He and his family were members of Andrews M E Church in Grafton.

Robert M. Shees Foxburg Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company Grafton W. E. Clayton B. & C. Superinitentiettt Sheets Foxbury J. P. Legge Letty Chicago Terrminals Cumber Wheeling Parkersburg Clayton The Andrews M. E. Church

American Hero Praised by President San Martin Monument Gift

President Coolidge hailed Jose de San Martin as a regional statesman and hero on the occasion of Argentina gifting a bronze equestrian statue in his honor. He likened San Martin to George Washington, noting South American peace efforts and the enduring hope for warless progress.

Washington Coolidge Argentina United States Jose de San Martin San Martin America George Washington Americas Hberator Preyerdon Chile Peru Judiciary Square Capitol Dome Washington Monument Plaza San Martin Buensos Aires Ike Washington

International tribute and local weddings in Grafton news

The article notes a ceremonial statue presentation in Washington honoring a South American hero with Argentine ambassador and U S officials, then shifts to social news from Grafton Maryland and West Virginia. It covers Daughters of the American Revolution events, a box purchase for West Virginia’s New D A R Auditorium, and Halloween social gatherings plus two weddings Elizabeth Harter and William Paul Davis and Emja Grannemen and Tra Lewis, with details on attire, attendants, and future homes.

Ization Sta Wert Pow America Grace Lear President Coolidge Washington Callie Davidson Sallie Memorial Continental Hall G. H. A. Kunst West Virginia Davis Grafton West Wilfard Street Burto Toggery West Mate Street

Mine Tipple Fire Near Morgantown Causes Loss

Morgantown October 29 fire partially destroyed the tipple of the Gilbert-Davis Coal company No mine on Scotts tun near Morgantown. Firemen saved about half the tipple. Estimated damage 1500 to 2000 dollars. Fire discovered shortly before 2 AM by mine workers. Incendiary origin suspected by state police. The company had just reopened the mine on an openshop basis after purchasing it last week from Garvis and Randall and leasing for non-union operation.

Morgantown Gilbert-Davis Coal Company Scott's Tun Coal Company Gilbert Davis Coal Company Garvis and Randall Coal

Blind Girl Accused Of Being Love Thief

Chicago October 29 A blind girl accused of being a love thief provoked a divorce hearing for Mrs Anna Hunt against Milias H Hunt wealthy automobile and radio dealer Aestrated by tears witnesses 13 and 15 years old corroborate cruelty and infatuation The court indicated a decree would be granted Also reports on Elizabeth Cummins DAR Thirty Fifth Anniversary with hostesses and past presidents noting history of the organization and DAR origins.

Chicago Anna Hunt Milias H. Hunt A. R Elizabeth Cummins Chapeter Daughters of the Nationa Society Thomas W. Hrohard Maple Avenue Dollie Sallie Davidson Drohard Hesbeth Hanley Jed F. A. Sturm George DeBolt Fairmont California The Sons of the American Revolution East Louisville Eadrie Aorried George Washington Flora Adams Darling Sis Washington Post Mise Hugenia Washington Aisa Mary Desha National Society of the Daughters of the Américan Revolution Baron Benjamin Merrt

Bank Robbery Kills One in Buffalo Heist

A gang in a large closed car opened fire at the Bank of Buffalo scene downtown, killing driver Charles W. Clifford and wounding messengers L. M. Yarington and John H. Myers. About $24,000 was left behind as bandits escaped with roughly $93,000 taken from the bank car. The Marine Trust Company offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to arrests and conviction of the culprits.

Buffato Bank of Buffalo Makits Charles W. Clifford Federal Reserve Bank of Buffets L. M Yarington John H. Myers Marine Trust Company

Wife of Rich Hotel Owner Dies in New York

Mrs. Mary Statler, wife of M. Statler, president of the Statler Hotels, died last night in a Pennsylvania Station apartment after weeks of illness from pneumonia. She was a prominent figure in New York society and connected with her husband’s hotel empire.

N. York New York Mary Statler M.statley Jet Hotel State Pennsylvania Flm Pneumnonia

Martinsburg Attorney Dies After Long Illness

Martinsburg West Virginia October 29 Daniel Webster Snydery 57 a Maryland native and longtime attorney and business man here died yesterday in a Baltimore hospital after a two month illness from pernicious anemia He owned extensive property and estate His mother wife one daughter survive Dr Jitha al

Martinsburg W. Va Daniel Webster Snydery Maryland Baltimore Pernicious Anaetia

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